What's it all about?

The exhibition will trace the growth and impact of railways since the opening of the Great Western Railway Station at Reading in 1840.

To the right of the statue of King Edward VII stands the South Eastern Railway Station, 1910s.

A bit about Reading and its railway history...

The railway has been at the heart of Reading life since the first passenger train left for London, pulled by a steam-powered engine called Firefly.

The exhibition highlights Reading’s association with significant figures in the history of the railways including Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Sir Felix Pole, along with the long forgotten railway lines that once transported jam from Coley and biscuits from Newtown.

On Track also includes a selection of memorabilia gathered from local people, following an appeal for railway related souvenirs.

The exhibition is supported by the local rail industry and educational organisations. It has been sponsored by Resourcing Solutions Ltd, the Reading based rail and engineering recruitment specialist.